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# Head of IT (UK, Belgium & Netherlands)

- **Company:** Hays plc
- **Location:** Milton Keynes, UK
- **Experience:** Expert
- **Salary:** £100,000.0
- **Contract:** Permanent contract
- **Skills:** Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), Agile Methodology, Application Lifecycle Management, Cloud Computing, DevOps, Identity and Access Management, Information Technology Operations, Enterprise Software Applications, IT Architecture, Information Technology
- **Published:** August 10, 2026
- **Apply:** https://jobsthamesvalley.co.uk/jobs/apply/ats-redirect/?id=2918377159-2

## About the Role

Enterprise Applications (ERP/CRM) and modern IT architectures, infrastructure, and key technologies including Cloud, DevOps, APIs, IAM, and FOSS. * Proven ability to align IT solutions with business strategy, with excellent understanding of business processes and organisational priorities. * Demonstrated experience in developing IT strategies and translating them into practical business plans. * Strong vendor management expertise, including consolidation initiatives and supplier performance optimisation. * Experience leading complex change and transformation programmes, with the ability to manage stakeholders and navigate conflict effectively. * Proficiency in IT Service Management frameworks and tools, alongside knowledge of Agile methodologies and emerging automation trends.* Previous experience of operating in a global business and aligning local operations with Group level IT strategies and processes is essential. *, Business related Degree in Computer Science

## Description

business relationship management, project and change delivery, application management, IT operations, vendor partnerships, and risk and compliance. A critical focus of the role is driving standardisation and harmonisation across the regional IT landscape.The ideal candidate will be a strategic, commercially astute leader with deep technical expertise across modern IT domains, including Cloud, DevOps, and Architecture. They will bring a strong track record in IT strategy development and the delivery of complex transformation programmes, alongside proven people leadership and stakeholder engagement skills. The role requires the ability to collaborate effectively with senior business leaders, IT teams, and external partners to achieve shared objectives.Person Specification (Essential Requirements)* Minimum 5 years' experience operating in a senior leadership capacity (IT Director / Head of IT), with a strong understanding of enterprise technology environments.* Advanced knowledge of


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